OUR SUPPORTED PROBATE SERVICE
If you have thought about doing probate yourself, possibly using our Let's Do Probate Kit, or you have started the process and need some additional help, our Supported Probate Service might be the right service for you!
HOW OUR SUPPORTED PROBATE SERVICE
CAN HELP YOU
Are you Struggling with all the Papework to value the estate & do Probate? Let us take the strain away
* Confirming if Inheritance Tax (IHT) is due.
* Checking the estate information you have collected and collated is correct.
* Checking the Will for any obvious errors or potential problems.
* Checking Land Registry records to find out if property is owned as ‘Joint Tenants’ or ‘Tenants in Common’.
* Completing the ‘Claim to transfer unused nil rate band’ form (IHT217), if required.
* Completing the Probate Application Form (PA1).
* Sending the probate application paperwork to the executor(s) with instructions for signing.
"A brilliant service - would recommend to anyone"
* Discounted to £370 if have already bought our Probate Kit
What Other Customers Think
"My husband died on Christmas Eve and I was in complete shock. I didn't know what to do. I spoke to Fiona on several occasions and she was really kind and explained what I needed to do next. Eventually I handed the process over to her and used the Supported Probate Service. So glad I did."
- Shamina B
" I was so grateful for Fiona's help with helping me get probate done. I found the whole probate experience confusing and was struggling due to ongoing grief. Probate was granted quickly and I would highly recommend this service to anyone in the same situation."
- Mrs Gray
" I would recommend the Supported Probate Service to anyone who has simply run out of time to complete the necessary paperwork. We did have to pay some Inheritance Tax and we needed to complete the probate application quickly to ensure we hit our ITH payment deadline. All sorted by the LDP team. Very grateful."
- Mr J Tiamo
"We used the Supported Probate Service by LDP because we were not confident in doing all the probate paperwork correctly ourselves. Fiona and her team took on some muddled paperwork which we had gathered and she managed to put them in order and complete probate application for us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Such a great service."
- John and Maureen Spencer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I Need To Apply For Probate?
If the deceased left assets in their sole name with a total value of more than £5,000 then you will usually need to obtain a Grant of Probate (if there is a will) or Letters of Administration (if no will or no valid will).
When Should I Use A Solicitor?
If there is are any disputes, if there is a large extended family, a business or foreign property involved, or if there are insufficient assets to pay all of the debts or a significant amount of money. Also if there are complex inheritance tax calculations required and substantial inheritance tax to pay.
How Much Does Probate Cost Through A Solicitor?
On average you can expect to pay £5,000 – £6,000 + VAT for an average sized straightforward estate. Solicitors will usually charge an hourly rate typically £150 - £300 per hour plus an additional fee typically 0.5% to 1.5% of the value of the estate and then there's 20% VAT on top of that. Because they charge on an hourly basis solicitors have an incentive to make the work last as long as possible. Banks typically charge a percentage of the estate (around 4%).
How Long Does Probate Typically Take?
It can range from 6 - 10 weeks to 12 months and longer, depending on the complexity of the will and estate, for example if there are family disputes and inheritance tax is due etc. The simpler the will and estate, the quicker it is typically to deal with HMRC and get probate granted.
How Difficult Is The Inheritance Tax & Probate Paperwork To Do?
The process is fairly straightforward but there are legally required timelines for submission of Inheritance Tax paperwork to HMRC (Revenue & Customs) before you can apply for Probate. If the value of the deceased's estate is under £325,000 then there is typically no inheritance tax to pay and the paperwork if far simpler to complete.
Can You Do The Inheritance Tax & Probate Application Paperwork For Me?
Yes, we can take over the whole inheritance tax and probate application paperwork for you at any time - we have a separate fee structure for this. Whilst the process is fairly straight-forward, it can sometimes be overwhelming due to the time involved and the effects of grief.
You can do this simply by upgrading to our Supported Probate Service or Fully Managed Probate Service at any time and we will refund you the cost of the Let's Do Probate Kit purchase.
How Do I Get A Refund If I'm Not Satisfied?
We are sure you will find our Let's Do Probate Kit easy to follow, useful and that it gives you all the tools you need to gather the relevant information for inheritance tax and probate application paperwork together and get both of these done in a timely, cost-effective manner.
If you are not happy with the kit for any reason, we will refund you the purchase price of the kit no questions asked.
* Discounted to £370 if have already bought our Probate Kit
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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that this product provides accurate and expert guidance, it is impossible to predict all the circumstances in which it may be used. Accordingly, neither the publisher, authors, nor solicitor who has assisted in the production of this product and updated or refined it, or whose name is credited as having so assisted and updated or refined it, nor retailers, nor any other suppliers shall be liable to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused as a result of the use of the information contained in or omitted from this product.
This product gives you a limited guarantee. If for any reason you are not happy with your purchase, you may contact us with your receipt within 30 days of the date of purchase for a full refund. In no event shall our liability exceed the purchase price of this product. Use of this product constitutes acceptance of these terms.
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